Autism Conference Highlights 2016
- Medicaid Waivers, SSI/SSDI, and Behavioral Support: Oh My!!!!
- An Introduction to the Georgia Crisis and Access Line & Mobile Crisis Response Services
- Supporting Effective Transition: Collaborative Initiatives with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the Georgia Department of Education
- Sexuality-Issues for People Living with ASD
- Much More…
Speaker Highlights
![]() Research Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics Morehouse School of Medicine; Co-Director, Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, Emory University; Medical Director, Developmental Pediatric Specialists |
![]() Assistant Professor, School of History, Technology, and Society, Georgia Institute of Technology |
Autism Conference Agenda
Here is the Schedule at a Glance for the conference. A detailed conference agenda will be posted in the near future.
Thursday – April 14, 2016
8:00 – 5:00pm | Exhibitor Exposition | ||||
8:00 – 5:00pm | Sensory Room | ||||
8:00 – 8:45 | Registration & Coffee | ||||
8:45 – 9:00 | Conference Welcome | ||||
9:00 – 10:30 |
State of the State Keynote ConversationDonna Johnson, MSHS Jennie Couture, M. Ed. Ginny O’Connell Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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10:30 – 10:45 | Networking Break & Exposition | ||||
Tracks | Early Intervention & Preschool | Family Support | Elementary & Secondary Education | Adult Services & Supports | Adult Services & Supports |
10:45 – 12:15 | Supporting Success for All Children in Early Learning Environments: An Agency Perspective
Jennie Couture, M.Ed. |
Recipes for Success: Essential Ingredients of Family Support
Cheryl Rhodes, M.S., LMFT |
Using Positive Behavior Support to Maximize the Potential of Students with Autism
Emily Graybill, Ph.D. |
Autism Services Initiative for Adults
Darlene M. Meador, Ph.D. |
Navigating the JOURNEY: A Woman’s Perspective
Breanna Kelly, LMSW Rebecca L. Taylor-Parker, B.A. Yvette Pegues, M.ED |
12:30 – 1:30 | Networking Lunch & Exposition | ||||
1:30 – 3:00 |
Featured Speaker & Award RecipientDr. Leslie Rubin, M.D. Myths and Realities of Autism President, Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage and Disability Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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3:00 – 3:15 | Networking Break | ||||
Tracks | Early Intervention & Preschool | Family Support | Elementary & Secondary Education | Medical, Behavioral Health & Dental Services | Adult Services & Supports |
3:15- 4:45 | Parent Coaching to Address Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: Focus on Positive Strategies
Lillie Huddleston, Ph.D. Breanna Kelly, LMSW |
Families of Diversity – not Adversity Panel
Stacey Ramirez, Debbie Harbin, Anchor of Hope Ken Reed Nasra Mirreh, |
Evidence-Based Practices for Teachers of Students with Autism (And Every Other Student in the Classroom!)
Debbie Reagin, Ed.D. |
An Introduction to the Georgia Crisis and Access Line & Mobile Crisis Response Services
Holli L. Woods, MPA |
Supporting Effective Transition: Collaborative Initiatives with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the Georgia Department of Education
Kate Brady, Ph.D., ABD Wina Low |
5:00 – 5:15 | Closing Remarks |
Friday – April 15, 2016
8:00 – 5:00 | Exhibitor Exposition | ||||
8:00 – 5:00 | Sensory Room | ||||
8:30 – 9:00 | Registration & Coffee | ||||
9:00 – 10:30 |
State of the Research Keynote ConversationJennifer S. Singh, MPH, Ph.D. Cathy Rice, Ph.D. Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins Ph.D., Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU, Atlanta GA |
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10:15 – 10:30 | Networking & Exposition | ||||
Tracks | Medical, Behavioral Health & Dental Services | Early ID & Screening | Transition to Adult | Community Services & Supports | Emergency Preparedness |
10:45-12:15 | Sexuality-Issues for People Living with ASD
Roy Sanders, M.D. |
Early Identification & Screening of Children with ASD: Georgia Update
Lillie Huddleston, Ph.D. Jennifer Zubler M.D. |
ASPIRE program…Building Self-Determination Skills through Participation in Student Led IEPS
Elise James, MS |
Medicaid Waivers, SSI/SSDI, and Behavioral Support: Oh My!!!!
Christina Mahoney, LCSW |
Protecting Children and Adults with Autism: A Community Effort
Lindsay Naeder, MSW |
12:30 – 1:30 | Networking Lunch & Exposition | ||||
1:30 – 3:00 |
State of the Union Keynote ConversationDena L. Gassner, LMSW Peter Doehring, Ph.D. Facilitator: Daniel Crimmins, Ph.D., Center for Leadership in Disability, GSU |
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3:00 – 3:15 | Networking Break | ||||
Tracks | Medical, Behavioral Health & Dental Services | Referral & Diagnosis | Transition from Youth to Adult | Community Services and Supports | Emergency Preparedness |
3:15- 4:45 | Psychoactive Medications Use in ASD
Roy Sanders, M.D. |
Navigating the Referral Process to See a Specilaist and What to Do While You Wait
David O’Banion M.D., FAAP Jennifer Zubler M.D. |
A Medical Home is not a House, but everyone needs one
Andrea S. Videlefsky, M.D. |
Supporting Diverse Families and Communities
Sitara Nayak |
First Responders Training First Responders about Autism
Sgt. Jimmy Donohoe |
5:00 – 5:15 | Closing Remarks |
Sensory Room
The sensory room is designed to provide a quiet, peaceful space to soothe and offer a sensory break as needed. The sensory room will be open throughout the entire conference for your convenience.